Site Manager

The Site Manager (Electrical Distribution Network) will oversee and supervise daily site activities, ensuring that electrical distribution network construction and installation works are executed according to approved designs, technical specifications, quality standards, safety requirements, and project schedules. The position is responsible for coordinating site teams, contractors, and technical personnel to ensure efficient and timely project implementation.

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, Electrical Power Engineering, or a closely related engineering discipline from a recognized university.

Master's degree in electrical engineering, Power Systems, or Project Management will be considered an advantage.

Professional Experience

Minimum 5–7 years of relevant professional experience in electrical engineering, specifically in electrical distribution network construction and site supervision.

Proven experience in managing and supervising MV/LV distribution network projects, including overhead lines, underground cables, transformers, substations, installation, testing, and commissioning.

Previous experience working as a Site Manager, Site Engineer, or in a similar supervisory position in electrical infrastructure projects is required.

Technical Skills and Knowledge

Strong knowledge of MV/LV electrical distribution networks, overhead lines, underground cables, transformers, and substations.

Ability to read, interpret, and implement electrical engineering drawings, designs, technical specifications, SoW, and BoQs.

Good understanding of electrical distribution network construction, installation, testing, and commissioning procedures.

Knowledge of electrical engineering standards, quality control, and health and safety requirements.

Ability to inspect electrical materials, equipment, and installation works to ensure compliance with approved specifications.

Strong knowledge of site supervision, construction methods, workforce management, and project implementation procedures.

Ability to identify technical problems, resolve site-related issues, and coordinate with design and engineering teams.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office and AutoCAD; knowledge of other relevant engineering software will be an advantage.

Knowledge of international electrical engineering standards, particularly IEC and IEEE standards.

Proficiency in AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, and other relevant engineering software.

Site Management and Supervision: Manage and supervise all daily site activities related to electrical distribution network projects, ensuring that construction and installation works are carried out according to approved project plans and schedules.

Construction Supervision: Oversee the construction, installation, rehabilitation, and upgrading of medium-voltage (MV) and low-voltage (LV) distribution networks, including overhead lines, underground cables, transformers, substations, and associated electrical equipment.

Implementation of Approved Designs: Ensure that all site activities are executed in accordance with approved engineering drawings, technical specifications, Scope of Work (SoW), and Bills of Quantities (BoQs).

Coordination with Technical Teams: Coordinate closely with Project Managers, Design Engineers, Electrical Engineers, contractors, and other relevant personnel to ensure smooth implementation of project activities.

Daily Work Planning: Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly site work plans, allocate tasks to site teams, and monitor progress against approved project schedules.

Technical Compliance: Ensure that all electrical installation and construction activities comply with applicable engineering standards, approved technical designs, and project requirements.

Quality Control: Monitor the quality of construction materials, electrical equipment, and installation works, ensuring that all activities meet the required quality standards and technical specifications.

Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE): Ensure strict implementation of occupational health and safety procedures at project sites, including electrical safety, PPE requirements, and safe working practices.

Contractor and Workforce Management: Supervise contractors, subcontractors, technicians, electricians, and other site personnel to ensure effective workforce management and satisfactory performance.

Material and Equipment Coordination: Coordinate with the Procurement and Logistics Departments to ensure the timely availability, delivery, inspection, and proper utilization of electrical materials, equipment, and tools required for site activities.

Site Inspection and Progress Monitoring: Conduct regular site inspections to assess construction progress, identify technical issues, monitor work quality, and ensure compliance with approved project requirements.

Testing and Commissioning: Supervise and coordinate electrical testing, inspection, and commissioning activities for distribution lines, transformers, substations, protection systems, and associated equipment.

Technical Problem-Solving: Identify and report technical challenges, construction issues, and deviations from approved designs, and coordinate with the Project Manager and Design Department to resolve them.

Coordination with the Client: Participate in site meetings with the Client, consultants, contractors, and other stakeholders to discuss project progress, technical issues, and implementation requirements.

Progress Reporting: Prepare and submit daily, weekly, and monthly site progress reports, including completed activities, workforce deployment, material consumption, delays, challenges, and proposed corrective actions.

Measurement and Verification: Monitor and verify completed construction works and quantities against approved BoQs, drawings, and contractual requirements

Design Clarifications and Revisions: Coordinate with the Design Department to obtain technical clarifications, resolve discrepancies in drawings, and ensure that approved design revisions are properly implemented at the site.

Material Inspection: Inspect delivered electrical materials and equipment to verify their quality, quantity, specifications, and compliance with approved technical submittals before installation.

Project Schedule Compliance: Monitor daily site performance, identify potential delays, and take necessary measures in coordination with the Project Manager to ensure timely completion of activities.

Documentation and Record Keeping: Maintain accurate records of daily site activities, inspection reports, material deliveries, equipment installation, testing results, site instructions, and meeting minutes.

Testing and Handover Documentation: Ensure proper completion of inspection records, testing reports, commissioning documents, as-built drawings, and other required documents for project handover.

Resource Management: Ensure efficient utilization of manpower, construction equipment, machinery, tools, and other resources available at the project site.

Interested and qualified applicants are highly encouraged to apply by clicking on the “Apply” pop-up button displayed while viewing the job vacancy. NOTE: Only short-listed candidates will be invited for written test/interview. Note: NOTE: Relevant experience in Distribution Network, TL and SS projects is mandatory. If you do not have such experience, please do not apply. NOTE: Kindly note that, given the urgency of this requirement, we reserve the right to select qualified candidates prior to the advertised closing date.